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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.61, 2,323.15 and 1,053.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.61, 2,323.15 and 1,053.39 is: 1,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.61 : 2,323.15 = 1,053.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.61/2,323.15 = 1,053.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.61x = 2,323.15 × 1,053.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.61x = 2,447,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,189.06/1,682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.40

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